{"product_id":"the-lost-explorer-mezcal-espada-n","title":"THE LOST EXPLORER MEZCAL ESPADÍN","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout The Lost Explorer Mezcal Espadín\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        The Lost Explorer Mezcal Espadín is a small batch, authetnic mezcal, made from 100% Espadín agave. The most common agave variety, used for Mezcal, it has sky-reaching leaves and it must grow for 5-8 years before it's harvested – for this Mezcal, it was harvested at 8 years at peak ripeness. This subtly sweet and herbaceous expression is adored for its well-balanced palate with notes of chopped agave, mesquite, sweet red apple and ripe fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe Lost Explorer Mezcal Espadín was awarded Gold at International Spirits Challenge, Gold at San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Gold from International Spirits Challenge, Silver and 91 points from International Wine and Spirits Competition as well as 4.5 Stars Excellent from Difford’s Guide.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSip your sustainable Mezcal curiously!                            \u003cdiv class=\"caskers-brand-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout The Lost Explorer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                                            The Lost Explorer is a sustainable Mezcal range, produced in the sun-soaked Valles Centrales in Oaxaca, Mexico, by the internationally recognized Maestro Mezcalero Don Fortino Ramos with 40 years of Mezcal distilling experience. Luckily, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree and he intends to pass on his precious knowledge to his daughter Xitlali, who is already working closely with him at the distillery. Partnering up with the British environmentalist David de Rotschild and the Icelandic entrepreneur Thor Björgólfsson, this range of three Mezcal products was created to honor sustainable production and artisanal craft of high-quality hand-crafted Mezcal, Oaxaca's nature and its local community. The production of the Lost Explorer range includes solar panels, a rainwater collection system, and carbon footprint monitoring among other sustainable methods. For every agave plant harvested, at least three new are replenished.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe range features three agave varieties, Espadín, Tobalá and Salmiana. After the perfectly ripe piñas are harvested by their jimadores, Maestro Mezcalero carefully selects the agave before it is returned to the earth and cooked for 3 days in conical earthen ovens lined with volcanic rock. Ground and macerated, fermentation follows in open-top oak barrels filled with pure spring water and wild yeasts. At the Lost Explorer, Mezcal is bottled in recycled crystal bottles at 84 proof as Don Fortino believes this is the perfect balance of raw ingredients and alcohol.                                        \u003cdiv class=\"brand-link\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/?brand_dropdown=3949\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExplore all The Lost Explorer bottles \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"caskers-spirit-type-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout Mezcal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMezcal is a distilled spirit made from roasted agave plants between two days and two weeks, which gives it a distinct smokey flavor. \u003cbr\u003eWhat \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/whiskey\/scotch\/\"\u003escotch\u003c\/a\u003e is for whisk(e)y, mezcal is for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/tequila\/\"\u003etequila\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be made from different types of agave in different parts of Mexico, but most of it (60%) comes from the state of Oaxaca. Mezcal offers a large diversity of flavor profiles and ranges between 40 and 55% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our impressive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/other\/spirits-other-mezcal\/\"\u003eselection of mezcals\u003c\/a\u003e, and find your new favorite in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/top-10-tequila-mezcal\/\"\u003eTop 10 mezcal \u0026amp; tequilas\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/gifts-tequila-mezcal\/\"\u003eThe best gifts for mezcal and tequila drinkers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Caskers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51411672432853,"sku":null,"price":63.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6581\/files\/the-lost-explorer-mezcal-espad_n_1.jpg?v=1745567028","url":"https:\/\/www.swiglab.com\/products\/the-lost-explorer-mezcal-espada-n","provider":"SwigLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}